I'm The Emperor of All-Heavens

Chapter 918

Chaoge Posthouse.

When Jiang Huanchu invited the three dusty princes who had just arrived in the capital, the four princes met again and looked at each other with emotion.

The eastern Marquis Jiang Huanchu, the southern Marquis e Chongyu, the Western Marquis Ji Chang, and the northern Marquis Chong Hu.

More than ten years ago, when King Zhou first ascended the throne, the world was still 800 princes, led by the four princes, guarding one side.

Donglu, Nanjiang, Xiqi and Beiyuan are not only powerful, but also surrounded by a group of firm allies.

The four towns encircle the center, and then the foreign enemies Dongyi and gunrong invade the border, resulting in the hidden danger of big business seemingly prosperous and strong, but actually unstable rule. As long as the ruler makes a slight decision mistake, he will be taken advantage of immediately.

But now?

What has his Majesty King Zhou done in just over ten years?

It doesn't seem to have done much.

He was not the one who initiated the reform and reform, nor was he the one who first gave benefits to slaves.

The most commendable thing is that shortly after his accession to the throne, he sent Wucheng King Huang Feihu to lead 100000 elite troops to destroy the Dongyi.

In view of the fact that the high priest of Dongyi attacked and killed the longevity king at that time, the strength of Dongyi has been greatly reduced after thousands of years of consumption. This will go down in history, but it is not so difficult. What is really difficult to solve is the dog Rong who comes and goes like the wind. The grassland people are still arrogant today.

But there is no big fight, but the world has changed!

Ji Chang, Chong Hou Hu and e Chong Yu went all the way to Beijing. They passed through major counties and found that all localities were liberating slaves and reforming the new law.

The most painful thing for them is that everything went more smoothly, with one heart and one mind, and the change was quickly implemented.

Without comparison, there would be no harm. When they implemented the reform, they suffered many resistance. How can there be such an obvious gap now?

Is it because the imperial power is different from the princes?

Not at all!

In their respective fiefdoms, princes are equivalent to kings. They can do whatever they want.

The reason for resistance was that it violated the vested interests of slave owners.

This is also a common problem of the reform. Just imagine how high the prestige of Dayu after the flood control is. They still have to make an example of others to ensure the passage of the tax law. Naturally, they are no exception.

Now the implementation is so smooth, not for any other reason. It is those rebels who die, give in, and the slave owner class has disappeared, which ensures the real liberation of slaves.

At this point, the four princes do not understand that it is your majesty who wants to change and restructure most. They just use them to sweep away the obstacles first, and then carry out the four directions with the fastest speed and the best efficiency.

They repented.

In fact, everything has a cause and a result. The fundamental reason is that the princes of the four towns have a huge force, have no fear of the central government, and put their position in a hidden competitive position rather than complete obedience.

Otherwise, if they really listen to the Central Committee, how dare they take the lead in reform?

It's too late to say anything now.

Even after slaves and slave owners, 800 princes will not be protected.

It is for this reason that the four princes gathered together.

We can talk about it. Everyone can't come up with a good way.

The number of 800 princes seems to be a lot. In fact, at least 600 princes are limited to one county. They are said to be princes, just like slave owners. Their power mainly comes from their slaves and taxes.

Now, with the liberation of slaves and tax reform, what do they have left?

Only the remaining princes can form troops, but they were consumed in the recent war.

Looking at the four princes, Jiang Huanchu had long been elevated, and the lineages under Ji Chang, Chonghou Hu and e Chongyu suffered heavy casualties. They had no ruling power and no power of World War I.

cease to exist except in name!

In view of this, Jiang Huanchu sighed deeply: "things can't be done. If we don't ask ourselves to be ministers to protect our wealth, I'm afraid we will end up more miserable than those slave owners..."

As soon as he said this, everyone's face changed greatly.

Even though I have considered this in my heart, it is still very harsh to say it from Jiang Huanchu, the head of the 800 princes in the past.

They are princes!

Power of one country!

pass on generation after generation!

The army is ready!

separate regime!

Now you're going to fight for the glory of that reward?

"Good Lord Dongbo, good father-in-law, farewell!"

Chonghou Hu and e Chongyu couldn't listen any more and got up and left, but from their looks, they were not shaken.

Ji Chang bowed to Jiang Huanchu, who looked as usual, and left with Ji Fa.

Jiang Huanchu watched the three princes leave, and his face showed an extremely complex color. He sat at the table and didn't move for a long time.

When he got back to his residence, Ji Fa suddenly asked, "father, did you see your Majesty's intention long ago?"

Looking at the most proud son, Ji Chang once hoped to inherit the Marquis of Xibe, and even a further son, slowly spit out four words: "the general trend!"

Ji Fa clenched his fists and couldn't hide it any more. He said bluntly, "father, the general trend should be in Xiqi. With your reputation and the military power of the cavalry camp, how can you give in and give up, and the great Revenge of your grandfather has not been repaid..."

"Shut up!"

Ji Chang suddenly drank low and directly interrupted what Ji Fa said. His eyes were frozen. Every wrinkle on his face became more and more profound. He said word by word: "we are ministers, your majesty is a king, you want ministers to die, and ministers have to die!"

Ji Fa would like to say that Ji Chang's hand has been pressed on his shoulder, as if it were of great importance.

Ji Fa's breathing became heavier and heavier, and the father and son looked at each other.

After half a ring, Ji Fa finally avoided his eyes, hung his head, and tears fell silently on the ground.

Men don't shed tears

Failed!

Xiqi lost!

Not only the fiasco, but also the crisis of life and death.

Ji Fa and Ji Chang knew very well that before Fengming Qishan, there was a sign of the birth of the Lord, which proved that Xiqi had the opportunity to attack merchants and replace them.

Unfortunately, the omen is always a omen. If it does not come true, it will not only be useless, but also cause death.

His Majesty King Zhou did this. If he really wanted to annihilate the Manchu Family, no one would be spared, from Jichang to his 100 sons and thousands of people surnamed Ji.

Ji Chang didn't want to resist, but when he woke up, the general situation had become. Even if Xiqi defeated Su Hu, he couldn't shake the rule of Yin Shang. Therefore, Ji Chang has been cooperating silently since then.

Heart dripping blood, but also to cooperate, exhaust Xiqi's family, just to live.

"Tomorrow I will go into the palace and ask your majesty to cut off the throne of Xibo Hou. From then on, I will always be a business minister and do everything else!"

Ji Chang looked at Ji Fa and said, "do you understand?"

Ji Fa's shoulders trembled: "I see!"

In just three words, he drained all his strength. Ji Fa's face was pale and fell to his knees, never regaining his former high spirits.

Ambitious people have always emerged one after another, but there are several who can really stand out. They need favorable weather, favorable place and harmonious people!

History books only record those who succeed, or are about to succeed but cherish the losers, and more of them don't even have the opportunity to pay for practical action, and the flame in their hearts is extinguished by the tide of the times.

Once Jifa was the darling of the times. Now he has disappeared from the public and become an ordinary minister.